Westside Public Housing Russellville, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westside is a Public Housing community in Russellville, AL with 209 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $294/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
209
total units
98%
occupancy
$294
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Engle Plz, Russellville, AL 35653 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,200/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,713/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 60% |
How to apply at Westside
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 100 Engle Plz, Russellville; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$294/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Russellville
- Village Square Apts PB Section 8
- Southwood Gardens PB Section 8
- Charles Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Creekstone Apts LIHTC
- Willow Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fox Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fox Ridge Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Regency Plaza Apts PB Section 8
- Redwood Apts LIHTC
← All subsidized housing in Russellville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westside have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Westside?
Residents report average rents near $294/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Westside?
Contact the management office at 100 Engle Plz in Russellville. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.